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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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